Guppies Were Moved from Stream A,with a Fish That Preyed

question 14

Multiple Choice

Guppies were moved from stream A,with a fish that preyed upon adult guppies,to stream B,with a fish that preyed upon juvenile guppies.After 30 to 60 generations,the guppies responded to the increased predation on juveniles relative to adults by

• A)feeding less frequently.
• B)increasing age at maturity.
• C)increasing the number of individuals in a school.
• D)becoming smaller in body size.

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